Prepare against Ralph Slany
DEU · World #18,914 classical · FIDE ID 4673999
Our database contains 30 games by Ralph Slany, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ralph Slany's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralph Slany before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,067 | 2,097 | Nov 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,049 | 2,049 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 40.0% |
| As White | 15 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 46.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralph Slany's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralph Slany's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 5 | 33.3% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 26.7% | 87.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 20.0% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 60.0% score
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Slany usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Slany usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Slany usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 27% of White games, 87.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Slany usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Slany usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 2 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
Ralph Slany's chess games
All 30 games by Ralph Slany in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 12 wins, 12 draws, 6 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Dimo Werner | 2,097 | Oberliga Sued W 1415 | D30 |
| Oct 2010 | Holger Krannich | 2,041 | Oberliga Sued W 1011 | B28 |
| Mar 2018 | Andreas Stock | 2,037 | ch-Pfalz MAT1 87th | D13 |
| Mar 2018 | Lucas Foerster-Yialamas | 1,923 | ch-Pfalz MAT1 87th | B01 |
| Mar 2018 | Guenter Hain | 1,915 | ch-Pfalz MAT1 87th | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93. Pfälzischer Schachkongress - MAT I | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,097 |
| ch-Pfalz MAT1 87th | 2018 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,151 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1415 | 2015 | 6 | 2 | 2,010 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1011 | 2011 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,160 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1112 | 2012 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,971 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1516 | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1,774 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralph Slany's chess games?
30 games by Ralph Slany, from Jul 2007 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Ralph Slany has played.
What does Ralph Slany play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Ralph Slany opens with 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.c4 (27% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralph Slany answers 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Ralph Slany play as White?
As White, Ralph Slany's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralph Slany play as Black?
As Black, Ralph Slany most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Ralph Slany's FIDE rating?
Ralph Slany is currently rated 2,067 in classical chess, 2,049 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,097 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Ralph Slany played?
Our database contains 30 games by Ralph Slany, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 12 draws, 6 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralph Slany?
30 games by Ralph Slany reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.